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Kidding around: Easy ways to get children into gardening

Encourage your children to run, play and dig into the joy of being outside, then nurture a love of gardening If you have children and a garden, little good comes of being precious about either. As long as a sizeable area of the garden is child-friendly, it is a fantastic place for the young to […]
Nursery decor: Adorable homewares for your precious bundle of joy

Nursery decor: Adorable homewares for your precious bundle of joy

Kit out your baby’s room in joy and wonder Whether you’re expecting a new addition to your family or planning to revamp your toddler’s space, creating a warm, inviting and stimulating environment in your nursery is crucial.  Consider factors like theme, colour, whether you can DIY any nursery decor, and toy storage solutions for your space. […]
How to DIY a sweet rainbow wall hanging with rope

How to DIY a sweet rainbow wall hanging with rope

This rainbow wall hanging makes a cute addition to a child’s bedroom – just pick your favourite colours You will need 3.15m rope or thick cord (about 1cm in diameter) Scissors 12 skeins embroidery thread in 6 colours (2 of each colour) Darning needle Cotton Instructions Step 1 Cut a 15cm length of rope and […]
These 4 craft projects with pom poms will make you want to DIY

These 4 craft projects with pom poms will make you want to DIY

Get your needle and thread kit out because these pom pom craft projects are too cute not to make You’ll need:  Pom poms, $3 pack of 6, from Kmart 1. Basket Keep toys tidy with a cute cotton basket punctuated with pom poms. We used 16 of them, stitched randomly onto the basket. You will […]
34 best Christmas gift ideas for older kids

34 best Christmas gift ideas for older kids

Cool, unique and thoughtful, this round up of the best gifts for kids by the Your Home & Garden team will make your Christmas shopping a breeze [related_articles post1=”77174″ post2=”77216″]
29 best Christmas gift ideas for kids

29 best Christmas gift ideas for kids

From babies to toddlers and young kiddies, this special gift guide edit by the Your Home & Garden team is sure to make Christmas special for your young ones [related_articles post1=”77194″ post2=”77216″]
How to create a graphic and contemporary feature wall

How to create a graphic and contemporary feature wall

This bold, contemporary wall feature allows your teenager to give their space a unique, customised look using their choice of three colours. Here, we’ve decorated with a teen girl in mind with navy, vibrant orange and lilac How to create a colour-blocked painted feature wall This colour-blocked feature wall is bold, graphic and just a […]
10 ways to make your home child-friendly

10 ways to make your home child-friendly

Combining fashion with function to create a family-friendly space can be a challenge. Here are some creative ways to adapt your home so your children have places for play and exploration that you can enjoy, too 1 Embrace the silly Life is too short to be serious, so consider adding some silly elements to the home […]
How to create a colourful and carefree child’s corner

How to create a colourful and carefree child’s corner

Find out how to recreate this carefree, colourful – but not overpowering – child’s play corner with these painting and decorating tips and tricks. With children’s favourite games, toys and craft materials at hand in easily accessible storage, let the fun begin! How to create a fun and stimulating playroom A playroom or play area is just […]
Get the look: Niki and Tiff’s kids’ bedroom

Get the look: Niki and Tiff’s kids’ bedroom

Don’t worry if you missed last night’s room reveal – we’ve found some of the pieces that Niki and Tiff featured in their off-brief kids’ bedroom this week on The Block NZ to help you create a similar look Watch the judges comment on Niki and Tiff’s kids’ bedroom Get the look Natural rug Grey vessel […]
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